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Vriesea serraourensis E.H.Souza & Leme

(section Xiphion)

Publ: Phytotaxa 691(2): 212-218 fig. 1,2 (2025)

Type: BRAZIL. Bahia: Barra da Estiva, Cume do Morro do Ouro, 13˚40’54” S, 41˚17’22” W, 1.270 m elevation, 5 February 2022, E.H.Souza 1321, H.C.P.Moura & D.S.S.Andrade (holotype HURB, isotype HVASF).

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Distribution: BRAZIL: Bahia

Habitat: Saxicolous or in shallow soil deposited on quarzitic rocky outcrops of Campo Rupestre, ca 1270 m. Elev.

Etymology: The specific epithet is a reference to the Morro do Ouro where the species was found, as well as to golden-yellow color of the inflorescence and flowers.

Phenology: This new species was found flowering in from December to February. Flowers are nocturnal and were observed opening at 7 p.m. and closing at 6 a.m.

Vriesea serraourensis